The xenophobic and racist nature of this myth remains evidently perpetuated in modern media and public discourse — and it’s not just MSG. Many foods of marginalized cultures are dismissed purely out of unfamiliarity. Such attitudes prove the need for cultural awareness and media literacy.
The aircraft’s sudden disappearance left the world grappling with uncertainty and speculation. The frustration emerged when authorities stopped the MH370 search in 2017. After that, there was only grief about the fate of the missing aircraft. But a new discovery might soon lead to the long overdue but necessary reopening of the case.
The intrigue of watching reality television, though, is how involved the viewer becomes in the lives of the cast and the unraveling of their reasoning. And, in these two shows specifically, the casts really are friend groups. This was a concept that took me a while to trust because my relationships have never felt as saturated and inconsistent. The more I sat on my couch and researched, the clearer their sincerity became to me.
By Ada Sussman, Opinion Co-Editor
• October 1, 2024
Trailers might be standard procedure in movie promotion, but they're not as innocuous as they seem. In a quest for sales, trailers often misrepresent movie plots, disappointing readers and film fans.
The dating scene has changed drastically over the past decade. One-in-five partnered adults under 30 say they met their current spouse or partner on a dating site or app. What once was a chance encounter at a local coffee shop has now become a pastime enjoyed in the comfort of one’s bed. You swipe, read for a few seconds, scroll and delete as people become items in an online shopping cart.
Today’s exponential growth in technology has revolutionized the way our politics, society and economy function. Some people argue that this shift has actually pushed us into a new economic system: technofeudalism.
Whether it’s the newest uncoverings of political figures in sex scandals, or Donald Trump wrapped up in a multimillion-dollar fraud suit just weeks before Election Day, these stories serve as nothing but disturbing and alarming. So, why don’t we flip the script? Allow me to introduce you to someone unproblematic, hard-working and a genuine actor for the interests of American people — Lina Khan, Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission.
As an article from the New York Times notes, there are certain rules that entertainment lawyers play by. They follow a pretty common playbook: deflect, cover or cower, most often behind carefully worded statements or tabloid stories. But the legal team of Sean Combs — the music producer also known as Diddy — has taken a new approach to protecting their disgraced star: They’re defending him on TikTok.
By Ada Sussman, Opinion Co-Editor
• September 18, 2024
The rites associated with screening cult films in theaters often violate some social taboos, such as dressing up in costume, quoting along to the film and engaging in disruptive behavior that would be otherwise condemned in a theater. Cult films defy the destiny of underground movies to be forgotten and, through collective devotion, garner the timelessness often only reserved for blockbusters.
While the novel has become a New York Times bestseller and favorite amongst readers — even those who are victims of domestic violence — its critics think differently. They believe the plot of “It Ends With Us” is not educational and does not raise awareness of the issue — instead, it romanticizes it. The controversial plot became more hotly debated after its movie debut in August.
As delighted as I am that women and non-binary individuals are giving Harris an edge in the polls, I can’t help but wonder about what the majority of male voters who support Trump are thinking. It prompts me to ask myself: Is a strong woman in a position of power really so repulsing? Why do men still think this way about women?
No, refraining from voting because you disagree with both candidates does not make you cool. It doesn’t make you some sort of political martyr that will be remembered in history books. It makes you irresponsible and inconsiderate because you had the chance to be a part of real change, and you chose to stay silent.
